Active Alert: DI_w172 - "Powertrain requires service - OK to drive"

[Justin962]

Hello, I am in discussions with a seller for his 2013 Model S - 60 with 120k miles and he just disclosed that there's an error message on his dash that states:

"Powertrain requires service - OK to drive"
"Avoid hard acceleration - Schedule service"

Clicking into it states it is: Active Alert - DI_w172

Before I arrange a Tesla service center to take a look at it, I'm curious if anyone knows what the common diagnosis could be & a ballpark cost associated with it.

Thank you!

 

[Reeyan Shah]

Hey I just hit the same issue. Anyone else hit the same issue? I also have 2013 Model S 60 with 100k miles.

 

[kylinblue]

 

[Reeyan Shah]

Hello, I am in discussions with a seller for his 2013 Model S - 60 with 120k miles and he just disclosed that there's an error message on his dash that states:

"Powertrain requires service - OK to drive"
"Avoid hard acceleration - Schedule service"

Clicking into it states it is: Active Alert - DI_w172

Before I arrange a Tesla service center to take a look at it, I'm curious if anyone knows what the common diagnosis could be & a ballpark cost associated with it.

Thank you!

Hey! I just checked with a buddy at Tesla, and he stated that this is actually a common issue. This error indicates that the inverter is bad/is going bad. So of course anything is doable as a DIY but dropping the whole DU out of the car is no easy task. If you do wish to do so, you would have to pop open the passenger side of the DU which is where the Inverter is located. If you do happen to get this done with any 3rd party service outside Tesla, please let me know as I do also wish to get this done on my car.

 

[Jazzie]

Hi, did anybody ever get this issue looked at? Can they give an idea how much it costs to resolve the issue?

 

[JCole]

Taking mine into service this Thursday for the same issue 2013 model S 60, 154k mileage… #prayforme

 

[Byron Dusky]

Taking mine into service this Thursday for the same issue 2013 model S 60, 154k mileage… #prayforme

How did it turn out? My error message just showed up this morning "Powertrain requires service - OK to drive"

 

[arnonyc92]

Hi! I got the exact same issue this weekend… 24 hours after picking up my car from the dealership... It’s also a used Tesla S60 also from 2013 and with roughly 73k miles.
Any update from anyone who got it checked by Tesla?
Thanks!!

 

[JCole]

Sorry for the late reply… the notification went away, so I actually traded in for a model Y performance with the free supercharging transfer. Waiting on the transfer still but just got the car and I freaking love it!

 

[Hot Fudge #1]

I am driving a 2013 Tesla Model S P85. It was given to me in July 2021 with only 61,000 miles. In the past three years I have driven less than 5,000 miles and the car is garaged when not being driven. Right after I got the vehicle I had to replace one of the side mirrors (which are not automatic on the Tesla model I have). and the charger port (because the magnet kept coming loose). About 1-1/2 years ago I had to replace the big battery, upgrade the info center and get new tires (20K). Just last month I was forced to replace the low voltage batter (2k plus $300 to use Tesla transport to repair facility). Just today, as I was driving to see my husband in the hospital, on came the powertrain service light. I have repeatedly asked the Tesla service people what additional expenses can be anticipated but there was no mention of a potential powertrain issue. At this point, I am tired of throwing money away on this vehicle which has been nothing but a lemon since I have owned it. Any suggestions?